August 28 / 15.45 Southwell (AW)

15.45

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British EBF Future Stayers Novice Stakes (Sire And Dam Restricted Race) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £13500
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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British EBF Future Stayers Novice Stakes (Sire And Dam Restricted Race) (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.40
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 73

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Built upon debut seventh at Newbury when promising third at Kempton (7f, Polytrack); still looked inexperienced last time and this £200,000 yearling could continue to progress; one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(11)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

17:10 Chester

Mai Dubai

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

in touch with leaders on outer, lost ground after 1f

8/1

6th

5

(2)

5th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newmarket

Mai Dubai

8st 9lb

J: Mickael Barzalona

T: Richard Hughes

Debut was on turf (well held); 7f novice winner on Tapeta and better was presumably expected when odds-on third for handicap debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f); retains plenty of potential and kicks off his 3yo campaign now gelded.

4/1

15/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 43 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Close fourth on debut at Haydock last month (7f, good; just behind Juantorena); didn't build on that when favourite and 4l third at Beverley (7.4f, good to soft) last time, but it's still early days for this £150,000 yearling and he retains potential; a possible.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Tribal Rhythm

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Denis Coakley

Seems best when fresh and duly ran well (close second) at Bath on seasonal debut; appeared to be a disappointing favourite at Epsom later in April but that effort is excusable with the race likely coming sooner than ideal; only attempt under Tom Marquand resulted in sole win (off current mark to boot); respected on return from 11-week break.

13/2

7th

8

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:58 Epsom

Tribal Rhythm

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Denis Coakley

Returned from seven months off to win this race from off the pace last year; couldn't build on that in four subsequent starts last season but was back down to that winning mark when slightly unlucky second at Bath (1m, also good) on his resumption three weeks ago; of firm interest.

9/4

2nd

1

(2)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Bath

Tribal Rhythm

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Denis Coakley

Returned from seven months off to win from off the pace at Epsom (8.5f, good) last April; now bids to do much the same, after four lesser shows last season, and he's back to that last winning mark.

5/1

13/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 5

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
14-1, beaten about 2l when fifth of 11 on debut at Newmarket (7f, good) 17 days ago and he'd have been closer but for having his momentum halted in the closing stages; there's potential in his pedigree and his trainer's 2yos often improve for their first runs; firmly in calculations.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

4

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Superposition

10st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

Dual winner at 1m who was dropped back down to 7f when he scored at Newmarket (good) in May; stayed on for third over that trip on the July course a fortnight ago so this first start at 6f is something of a surprise.

14/1

3rd

4

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

12:45 Newmarket (July)

Superposition

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

Not straightforward but he is a capable performer on his day and he landed his first turf success when beating Silver Ghost on the Rowley course six weeks ago, again hanging right under pressure but full value for the neck winning margin; up 3lb but has the ability to feature.

6/1

1st

7

(13)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Superposition

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

0-7 on turf and his best form (and both wins) has come on AW; below par on AW on last two starts and arrives with something to prove.

33/1

Form: 438

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Made it 0-3 when down the field at Sandown last month but the soft ground may not have suited; close third at Haydock (7f, good) the time before and he's a contender if bouncing back to form on AW debut.
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2nd

2

(7)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

17:10 Chester

Juantorena

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

in touch with leaders, headway and went second on outer over 5f out

10/1

18th

1

(2)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:55 York

Juantorena

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Andrew Balding

Off the mark in a Brighton handicap last time (7f, good) and now 6lb higher in a stronger trace; below par only run on soft ground.

10/1

18th

1

(2)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:55 York

Juantorena

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Andrew Balding

Off the mark in a Brighton handicap last time (7f, good) and now 6lb higher in a stronger trace; below par only run on soft ground.

10/1

Form: 6

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made debut at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) 12 days ago and it wasn't without promise, finishing sixth at 40-1, she's likely to come into her own when tackling further but a market check is advised on this second start.
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Verdict Starting price

1

(4)

22nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 2f 2y

Class 4

16:15 Pontefract

Almudena

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

She wasn't at her best on her return to action at Chelmsford three weeks ago but was progressive last year and this thorough stamina test could prompt further progress; new blinkers replace cheekpieces this afternoon.

5/1

12th

6

(8)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Almudena

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Came good with two handicap wins on fast turf last summer (1m6f/2m; wore cheekpieces) and was placed on AW on next two outings (2m; no headgear); has fitness to prove after 267-day absence but the cheekpieces are back on and further progress is possible this year.

11/1

12th

6

(8)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Almudena

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Came good with two handicap wins on fast turf last summer (1m6f/2m; wore cheekpieces) and was placed on AW on next two outings (2m; no headgear); has fitness to prove after 267-day absence but the cheekpieces are back on and further progress is possible this year.

11/1

Form: 23 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kept on for encouraging second on debut at Doncaster (6f, soft) last month and, although a beaten favourite at Ayr (7f, good to soft) last time, she again showed promise; has a useful pedigree and might not be far away.
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8th

1

(6)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Roman Secret

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Overcame a wide trip when narrowly winning here over 9.5f in April and posted another good effort when third of 11 here last month; has since left Kevin and Lauren Frost and steps back up in trip, which is a concern, on her stable debut.

12/1

3rd

5

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Roman Secret

9st 5lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Was returning from six months off and drawn wide when beating Arlecchino's Rex by a short head over C&D in April, but found the trip too far at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) 13 days later; still 3lb higher than for the win, but still high on the list back under these conditions.

10/1

6th

5

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:52 Southwell (AW)

Roman Secret

9st 6lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

Overcame a wide draw to resume winning ways at Wolverhampton (9.4f; 22-1) a fortnight ago; that was her first win for 29 months and, while it's possible she'll strip fitter again, you couldn't be totally confident of a repeat from this 3lb higher mark.

4/1

Form: 8

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-1 and always behind on recent debut at Pontefract (6f, good); transformation needed.
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14

(3)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Northern Cracksman

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Won twice over 1m on Tapeta at the start of the year (including here), but has steadily regressed since; may need this after four months off and could probably do with another furlong in any case.

20/1

6

(7)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

14:50 Doncaster

Northern Cracksman

9st 4lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Both wins were over 1m on AW early this year; has some fair form on turf but he's been well held back in this sphere in both runs for current yard; bit to prove again and has work to do back up in trip and grade; another change of headgear.

10/1

6

(1)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Northern Cracksman

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Both wins were over this trip with blinkers on the AW in January/February this year; has some fair form on turf, but was well beaten after a break at Redcar last time (1m, good to firm; cheekpieces tried); should come on for that; blinkers back on.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
16,000euros yearling; second foal; dam 1m2f AW winner (RPR 82), half-sister to two winners; gelded; may be one for further down the line.
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7

(10)

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

The Crafty Mole

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Won at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) in August and at Ripon (2m, good) last month, appearing to idle in front on the second occasion having travelled extremely well; stayed on for fourth at Redcar (1m6f, good to soft) subsequently and the return to 2m could be a strong positive; major player.

9/1

4th

1

(2)

4th Oct 2025

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 4

17:05 Redcar

The Crafty Mole

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Won in Class 6 on soft and good to soft last year but withdrawn from good to soft on Thursday; first six wins were 1m6f, including at Newmarket this August, and he travelled much the best at Ripon (2m) one week ago before scraping home in front; up 3lb but return to 1m6f is clearly no disincentive and two of his wins last year were separated by only five days; player.

5/2

Non-runners

Formidable Force, Rich Harry, Spaceport

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £29.40
Straight Forecast £24.75
Trifecta £59.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Superposition

The Guardian:

Tribal Rhythm

Telegraph:

Spaceport

Daily Record:

Roman Secret

RP RATINGS:

Superposition

POSTDATA:

Superposition

NEWMARKET:

Superposition

The Times:

Superposition

Daily Mail:

Superposition

The Sun:

Superposition

The Star:

Superposition

D Express:

Tribal Rhythm

Daily Mirror:

Tribal Rhythm